It's hard to say as it is related to how a player can fit in a team. Ariza was struggling to fit in both New York and Orlando. Even Larry Brown, his coach at the time did not have a confidence on him as a rookie. Coming to LA, it looks like Ariza understands his role better and understand how the triangle offense works. Further, towards the playoffs, he trained hard on his three point shooting.

For Orlando, it's not all loss as they have Hedo as their small forward and they are also packed with tall players who can fill the same position. They are dominant in the inside (read Dwight Howard) and should outside presence is required they have capable outside shooters too.
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